The FAFSA puts students on track for federal and state aid to help pay for college tuition, fees, books, and housing. Don’t leave money sitting on the table—complete the #FAFSA today. Find help and resources for New Yorkers at hesc.ny.gov/FAFSAready

Thankful to the U.S. EPA for finalizing their first-ever federal limits on toxic #PFAS in drinking water. The @NYSDOH has been ahead of the curve but these new regs must be adopted ASAP. We must invest in our drinking water infrastructure to protect NYers' health Environmental Advocates NY

The BPHA Legislative Caucus recognizes the beginning of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek as we continue our efforts to end the maternal health crisis that Black mothers face across New York. #ADemandForJustice

'New York’s lifetime jury ban is just one more way our criminal system is stacked against poor people of color in general, and low-income Black people in particular.' - Jeffrion Aubry Senator Cordell Cleare

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CAUCUS PUSHES ON ENERGY ISSUES: Ensuring affordability while taking bold steps to address the climate crisis which disproportionately impacts many communities they represent is a priority for the BPHA Caucus. Read more: politico.com/newsletters/ne… #ADemandForJustice Marie French

The FAFSA puts students on track for federal and state aid to help pay for college tuition, fees, books, and housing. Don’t leave money sitting on the table—complete the #FAFSA today. Find help and resources for New Yorkers at hesc.ny.gov/FAFSAready

Today marks the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week. This year’s theme is “Our Bodies Still Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!”. This week, I’ll share what we've accomplished in recent years & the work that remains as NY works to improve materal health outcomes. #BMHW24

#Eid_Mubarak to everyone celebrating today!

Congratulations to our former Caucus member on their new role as Acting President and CEO of DASNY.

Establishing an Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights is a commendable step towards ensuring equitable service for all New Yorkers. It's great to see New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation taking proactive measures to foster diversity and inclusivity.

Tune in tomorrow morning at 11 A.M. for this week's episode of the #CaucusCorner Podcast! Kristen Gonzalez & Latrice Walker joined Caucus Chair Michaelle C. Solages to discuss the Hospital Closures Moratorium Bill (S08907) and how it aims to keep medical facilities open. #ADemandForJustice

Happy Birthday Phil Ramos!

ICYMI: we’re taking action on illegal pot sellers!

It’s simple: if you engage in illegal activity, you shouldn’t be able to keep your license to sell other items. I’m a cosponsor with John Zaccaro Jr to protect communities from illegal weed sellers ⬇️

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NEW: Nathalia Fernandez, Emily Gallagher, Assemblymember Dr. Anna R. Kelles and I penned a letter to Gov Hochul urging her to declare a public health emergency on the opioid crisis. Over 50 of our state legislative colleagues signed on.

My statement on today's NYS Supreme Court decision:

We’re taking on illicit cannabis and smoke shops across New York!

I have introduced legislation with Senator Jamaal T. Bailey that will strengthen the states enforcement against stores selling illicit cannabis once and for all.

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